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Evidence around youth gender care ‘remarkably weak’, major English review says
Medical evidence underlying gender care for adolescents is “remarkably weak” and provides little clarity on long-term outcomes, according to an in-depth review of care commissioned by England’s state-funded National Health Service. Gender care can include anything from counselling to medications related to gender issues, including drugs that can pause puberty. The final report of the Cass Review, […]
Meet Shawn Harris, the ally Democrat who seeks to oust Marjorie Taylor Greene
Shawn Harris, a cattleman in Northwest Georgia who served in the military for 40 years and retired as a U.S. Army brigadier general, is running for the congressional seat now held by far-right U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). He connected with the Washington Blade last week to discuss his candidacy as a Democrat in […]
Trans and nonbinary migrants file complaint over treatment at ICE detention facility
Activists have filed a civil rights complaint with the Department of Homeland Security on behalf of five transgender and nonbinary migrants who say they were mistreated at an immigration detention center in Colorado. They are currently detained at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility, a prison privately owned and operated by the GEO Group, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement incarcerates people […]
Local News
Free Online LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline Will Discuss Tradeswomen Inc Wednesday
LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000 Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom through SRJC LifeLong Learning. On Wednesday, March 27, Molly Martin will be talking with us about Tradeswomen Inc and the rich history of working women in the Bay Area. Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom link: [email protected]
Food for Thought Yoga Benefit Series is back
Our Yoga Benefit Series is back for a third year, and better than ever! Join us for the first of four classes, raising money and awareness for Food For Thought to keep bringing healthy food and love to thousands of people living with serious medical conditions and food insecurity in Sonoma County.The first 75 minute […]
Arts & Entertainment
Rita Hosking & Sean Feder/ The Musers Double Bill Concert at Occidental Center for the Arts Sat. March 2
Saturday March 2 @ 7 pm: Rita Hosking & Sean Feder/ The Musers Double Bill Concert at Occidental Center for the Arts. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music featuring the exceptional talents of Rita Hosking & Sean Feder and the mesmerizing sounds of The Musers. Folk, roots, and Americana blend seamlessly, courtesy […]
The Ray Charles Project Happens at Occidental Center for the Arts Sat. Feb. 24
Saturday February 24 @ 7 pm. The Ray Charles Project at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us for a musical journey through the legendary hits of the iconic Ray Charles, as this talented ensemble pays tribute to the “Genius.” Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds that defined an era, performed with passion and authenticity […]
State News
Voters in a California beach town approved an LGBTQ Pride flag ban
The rainbow Pride flag and other nongovernmental banners will no longer fly on city property in Huntington Beach, California, an oceanside side community that has become a hotbed for broader culture wars. More than 58% of voters cast ballots in favor of Measure B, according to the latest tally provided by the Orange County Registrar of […]
Marin’s Spahr Center Suspends All Programs Due to Financial Difficulties
Dear community partner, It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the news that effective today, due to ongoing financial difficulties, The Spahr Center has indefinitely suspended all programs. Along with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors made the difficult decision to lay off most of the staff yesterday. They are […]